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Magnus Bygren is a Professor of Sociology and Head of the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University. His research focuses on mechanisms behind ethnic, gender, and class inequalities, utilizing large-scale survey data, register data, text analysis, and experimental designs. Key methodological contributions include causal inference and quantitative methods in social segregation analysis.
- Current Role: Professor and Department Head
- Affiliation: Stockholm University, Department of Sociology
Research trends in his publications reveal:
- Labor Market Discrimination (gender, parenthood, ethnic background)
- Education Policy (school choice, ability grouping, grading reforms)
- Family Dynamics (parenthood premiums, parental leave usage)
His experimental work, including correspondence tests and laboratory experiments, systematically challenges assumptions about employer discrimination in Sweden’s dual-earner policy model. Notable findings include the absence of motherhood penalties in hiring and the stability of parenthood wage gaps despite radical policy changes.
